Ahahah, hey guys…So, I'm just a little late.

*Dodges books thrown*

Okay, okay, I'm horrible. Absolutely horrible. But I do have my reasons, those being I shouldn't mention, but it is no reason to be this late. I do hope you guys can forgive me? I do promise that i should be getting back onto schedule, which is, once every week! Oh, and if you haven't noticed, my username has been changed, so i hope it does not impair anything. I do hope you look forward to my writing, and enjoy it!

With all my apologies, please enjoy this monstrosity of a chapter! Seriously. Please.

-Charlie-

Jake took my hand, leading my down through the apartment complex, grinning ear to ear. I couldn't help to join in with his positivity. He hopped gingerly after Ashley, myself trying to keep up with his steps. Ashley playfully pushed CC, who tripped slightly, missing a step.

"HEY!" he called, looking back at Ashley, who merely winked back, and stuck his tongue out. Jake rolled his eyes, smirking at their child's play. Andy, who was in the front, reached the bottom of the steps and walked towards the parking lot, the each of us following him. We reached a black Toyota, which I was assuming was Andy's. I looked in.

"There are only five seats…" I trailed off when Andy laughed at me, making me feel slightly self conscious.

"Silly, girl, haven't you heard of sitting in someone's lap?" Andy said, making CC giggle like a loon. I blushed, and looked up towards Jake, reading his face. He had a slight blush as well, and looking down at me, he shrugged. Each of the boys climbed in, Andy driving, Jinxx in the front, CC to the left, Ashley in the middle, and Jake to the right.

"M'lady" He said, gesturing to his lap. I laughed, and plopped myself down, maybe a little bit too forcefully. He winced, making Ashley burst into laughter, followed by CC.

"Oops" I said, not at the least bit regretful.

"You're a cruel, cruel woman-" he cut off, when I bounced up again, this time making the whole car engulf in laughter. I winked up to him, smirking.

"Okay, okay, let's go get our fucking food!" CC yelled in-between his giggles. We all nodded in agreement, except Jake, who looked rather stunned. I looked into his eyes, kissing his nose.

"Sorry~" I whispered into his ear.

"S-okay" he whimpered. I giggled again.

We reached a steakhouse, a favored restaurant by the boys. I had the usual, steaks (of course), drinks, ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs. My stomach rumbled when we reached the parking lot. We climbed out of the car, this time myself giving Jake a hand. Instead of letting go, he held onto it. For the first time in my life, I felt truly wanted. I tried to keep a poker face, whilst the wave of emotions went through my body.

"Are you okay?" Jake asked, a worried, look on his face, which I've seen many time worn by my mother. I smiled tightly, and nodded. It was true. I knew I had never felt this "okay" in years. It was an exhilarating feeling, to be so happy. Happiness, love. It's a funny thing, when you think about it. It's the one thing that everyone wants. It's what keeps the world turning, whilst tearing is apart at the seams. It's beautiful, yet terrifying.

And I wanted it.

We walked towards the steakhouse, hand in hand, joking with the other boys. We reached the door, Jake pulling away his hand to open it for me. "Ladies first" He winked at me. I curtsied, making both of us giggle. We stopped at the waiting area, for someone to come to seat us. A woman, aged probably between her thirties, came bustling towards us.

"Why, if it isn't the rock n' rollers of L.A.!" She smiled fondly. The boys laughed, as they most likely knew the woman.

"Hello, Patricia!" Ashley said, doing his signature wink. "We'll have our usual table!"

"Why, of course" she answered, taking them towards a corner in the back of the diner. It was a circled booth, with enough spaces for each of us. Thankfully, I didn't have to sit in someone's lap again.

"Now, who is this?" She looked towards me as I slid into the booth besides Jake and CC.

"This is Allison, Jake's woman!" Ashley said. I blushed, looking towards Jake.

"Ashley!" I said, embarrassed.

"Hey, lovely, don't be shy" he said. I opened my mouth again to object, this time Jake interrupting me.

"That's right, Ally, no need to be embarrassed!" Everyone laughed, as he leaned down to kiss my nose. I stuck out my tongue.

"Well, she is absolutely precious. You picked out a good one." She said while looking towards me, making me blush yet again.

"Now" she said, as she took out a pen and pad, "What can I get you?"

"The usual, 'cept don't let little Ally hear have some alcohol, she's on a beer diet" he joked, as the woman knew what he meant.

"Of course, we don't want any law suits" she replied, laughing, and moved towards the kitchen to place our orders.

"What's the usual?" I asked Jake.

"Two plates of ribs, 4 14 ounce steaks, and of course, drinks. You hungry? 'cause we eat A LOT of food when we're here."

"It's the best in West Hollywood, and I swear too it" Jinxx said. The rest nodded in agreement. I hadn't eaten very well in weeks, and my stomach was grumbled in hunger.

"The statement 'I could eat a cow' has nothing on the hunger I have now" looking down at my stomach, frowning, making them all laugh.

"Hey Ally!" CC yelled, I turning to see what-

*swish*

My thoughts were interrupted as a straw paper hit my straight in the face. I looked towards CC, who was laughing louder.

"CC!" I yelled back in fake exasperation.

"Eh? What?"

"Don't act like you didn't hit me in the face with a straw paper!" I said whilst hitting him playfully.

"Hey, hey, girly, calm down" Jake interrupted, laughing. I stuck out my tongue, and this time he grabbed it. Quickly, I drew in my tongue.

"What are you, at cat?" I winked back, making everyone giggle.

"What's wrong, Jake got your tongue?" Andy joked.

"Aw, Jake, stop getting others tongues!" Jinxx added.

"Ha ha, very funny" Jake retorted.

"HEY FOOD'S HERE!" CC yelled, passing down the food from Patricia.

"You're going to make me go deaf, with all your yelling" I said, scooting away, grabbing my plate of ribs and fries.

"Aw, don't be like that, lady" CC smiled.

"What's up with all these pet name?" I joked. Ashley gasped.

"Oh my God, guys, we need an official pet name for Ally!" he said.

"Haha, why not my own name?" I said, pouting.

"I vote on lady pants!" CC said. Everyone shot him an odd stare.

"What?" he asked. Everyone continued to stare at him, until he shrunk down into his seat.

"Hey, hey, now, don't look at me like I'm weird. It's a cute name!" He said, frowning. When we didn't discontinue our stares, he added "Okay, okay, let's eat!"

We all agreed, digging into our plates.